Community Guidelines

To maintain a relaxed and productive atmosphere, the House has established the following Community Life guidelines.

COVID-19

While we no longer require proof of a negative COVID test, we ask that if you have any flu-like symptoms to please reschedule your residency. We will be happy to find another space that works with your schedule. Thank you, from all of us at Prospect Street, for your cooperation.

Respect

At Prospect Street Writers House, no disrespect, harassment, or invasion of privacy of any writer or staff will be tolerated.

Security

Each resident receives the key code for the main entrance.

Quiet and Social Hours

During the hours of 9am to 5pm every day, and 10pm to 7am every night, the house is quiet. There are as many places in Prospect Street for casual conversations as there are places to read or write. This is not a monastery; there is sure to be modest hubbub in the common areas at most times, certainly at lunchtime. Evening readings or other optional organized gatherings are often available at the College.

WiFi and Printer

Dedicated WiFi is available throughout Prospect Street. A public printer can be found in the Donald Hall.

Dinner and Personal Food

Dinner for the entire community is served every evening between 6:00 and 6:30pm, including arrival days. Residents will be asked to share any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to arrival, and an effort will be made to accommodate them.

Residents are on their own for breakfast and lunch. There’s a Hannafords supermarket a mile away and a deli in nearby North Bennington. These meals can be prepared in the suite kitchenettes which provide a mini-fridge, sink, toaster oven, hot plate, coffee maker, and teapot. All personal food should be removed from the suites upon departure.

Kitchen

The house kitchen is not available to individual residents or groups.

Linens

Simple housekeeping services and fresh linens & towels are available.

Alcohol & Smoking

Responsible alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use is permitted, however, no smoking, incense, or open flame of any kind is permitted inside the Writers House. Smokers may use the smokers’ porch or the house grounds. Please don’t smoke by the main entrance or on the front porch.

Guests & Pets & Weapons

Overnight guests are not permitted. With the exception of licensed service animals, pets are not permitted within or on the grounds of PSWH. Weapons of any sort are not permitted.

Dismissal

Prospect Street Writers House reserves the right to dismiss anyone unable to abide by our community guidelines.